Political Control
| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 1973–1991 |
| No overall control | 1991–1995 |
| Liberal Democrats | 1995–1997 |
| No overall control | 1997–2003 |
| Conservative | 2003–present |
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